- Savvy Planning
- Cut Energy Costs by $2,000
- Find Green Power Sources
- FTC's EnergyGuide Labels
- Homemade Green Cleaners
- How to Reduce Heating Bills
- Living Green at Home
- 25 Simple Ways to Save
- Stay Warm Without Getting Fleeced
- Uncover the Source of Your Power
- Weatherization Projects
- An Overview on Cool Roofs
- Product Reviews
- Air Conditioners
- CFL Ratings
- CFLs vs. LED Lights
- Energy Star Lawn Mowers
- Gas Furnaces
- Green Flooring
- Pellet Stoves & Solar Water Heaters
- Programmable Thermostats
- Tankless Water Heaters
- Watt Meters
- Windows
- Efficiency Tips & Green Ratings
- Air Conditioners
- Dishwashers
- Freezers
- Refrigerators
- Washer/Dryers
- Brand Repair History
- Central-Air-Conditioning Systems
- Gas Furnaces
- Water Savings
- 50 Ways to Use Less Water
- Toilets & Showerheads
- Which Uses Less Water: Shower or Bath?
- Calculators & Monitors
- Big-Screen TV Energy Usage
- Online Home-Energy-Use Audit
- Heating/Cooling Calculators
- Google PowerMeter
- Microsoft Hohm
- Compare Washing Machine Models
- Old vs. New Refrigerators
- Size a Cool Roof
- Size Your New Air Conditioner
- Size Your New Water Heater
In the Spotlight
Living Green Payoffs
Products and practices that save up to $1,500 on energy and water bills.Green Driving Guide
We cover cash for clunker and the latest fuel-efficient models and driving methods.Pellet Stoves and Solar Water
They have environmental advantages, but their paybacks could be longer than promised.Cash for Clunkers for Appliances
Take advantage of the rebate program for Energy Star appliances and find the best deals.Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs
Performance is up, prices have dropped, and many new styles are available.Is Your Home Wasting Watts?
Appliances and electronics that lose up to $100 year in energy.Videos
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It's a reasonable perfomer, but there are cheaper alternatives.
2009 models find new ways to exceed Energy Star standards.
They're efficient but not necessarily more economical.
Home improvement guide
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The Consumer Reports Energy-Saving & Green Living Guide details how living green can cut your household energy and water bills by up to thousands of dollars a year as well as help protect the anvironment and your health.
Our ratings of energy-efficient, heating and cooling, cooking and cleaning appliances, automobiles, and consumer electronics and our coverage of incentives, rebates and tax credits for green products provide you with the financial and environmental benefits of living green. Specific products covered include a wide range of Energy Star-qualified appliances like washing machines, dishwashers and refrigerators; air-conditioning systems and gas furnaces; pellet stoves and solar water heaters; windows; hybrid cars; and plasma and LCD TVs.
